BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s Standing Out in Our Field event raised more than $120,000 for its student scholarship endowment. The ninth annual event was held Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Barboursville Soccer Complex.  

More than 500 guests enjoyed the “Boots and Bling” themed fundraising event and outdoor dining experience featuring music by Santa Cruz, dancing and a boot scootin’ western gourmet menu by Cabell Huntington Hospital’s Executive Chef Don Sallada. 125 current and future medical students, including some in the BS/MD and MD Early Assurance programs, were volunteer servers.  

“The incredible support and participation from our community ensures that we can continue to provide scholarships and educational opportunities for deserving students for years to come,” said Adam Franks, M.D., School of Medicine Class of ‘99, professor, vice dean for rural health and chair of the department of family and community health at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Franks and his wife Emily are co-chairs of the event planning committee.  

The event’s title sponsor was Marshall Health Network, the school’s major teaching hospital partner. Additional sponsors are: Marshall University Research Corporation; Valley Health Systems Inc.; Champion Industries; E.P. Leach and Sons; Hammers Industries; Logan Regional Medical Center; Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC; OVP Health; Radiology Inc.; Retina Consultants; Mag Mutual Insurance Company; Marshall Health; Marshall University School of Pharmacy; Dr. Maurice and Mrs. Diane Mufson; NorthStar Anesthesia; Ohio Valley Bank; Shuman, McCuskey Slicer PLLC; Thundercloud, Inc.; Mr. Keith and Mrs. Tamara Huffman; Edward Tucker Architects Inc.; King Spirits; Marathon Petroleum Marine; Mr. Greg and Mrs. Terry Deppner Hardin; Peak Health; and Paris Signs.  

“I can’t wait to volunteer for Standing Out in Our Field,” said Will Snider, a third-year medical student who has worked the last three events. “It’s rewarding to know we are contributing to the medical education of future students.” 

The next Standing Out in Our Field event will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Barboursville Park Soccer Complex. For more information or to make a gift to the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, please contact Linda Holmes, associate dean of development and alumni affairs, at 304.691.1711 or holmes@marshall.edu. 

Date Posted: Sunday, August 25, 2024